The Surly Krampus: Bikepacking Build Details

By Logan

PUBLISHED Oct 10, 2014

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After being smitten by the 29+ platform while riding across Africa, I thought I’d make the Surly Krampus my go-to trail bike and bikepacking rig. I’ve said it all before here and here, so I’ll just get straight to the photos and build details:

The Build

• Frame: 20″ Surly Krampus (Large – I am about 6′ even)
• Rear Hub: Shimano FH-M529, 32h. Disc. Black
• Front Hub: Surly Ultra New Disc, 32h
• Rims: Surly Rabbit Hole 29+ laced with DT Swiss 14g
• Cranks: Surly O.D. 33
• Rings: Surly 22 / Srly 36
• Chain: KMC x10
• Shifters: Shimano Xt M780 10 Speed
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX/Shadow+ RD-M675
• Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX M676-D
• Cassette: SRAM GG-1070, 10-speed. 11-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-36t
• Tires: Surly Knard 27TPI
• Bottom Bracket: Surly O.D. 33
• Brakes: Avid BB7, 180/160 / Avid Ultimate levers
• Levers: Avid FR-5
• Headset: Cane Creek, 40 series for 44mm
• Handlebar: Crankbrothers Opium 3 (780mm / 30mm rise)
• Stem: Race Face Ride (6-Degree, 70-mm)
• Spacers: Hope Space Doctor
• Saddle: WTB Pro V
• Seatpost: Easton Havoc
• Seatpost Clamp: Salsa Lip-Lock
• Pedals: Crank Bros Candy 3
• Front Rack: Salsa Minimalist
• Rear Rack: Tubus Vega

Other Krampus Posts

• The Surly ECR vs The Surly Krampus
• Bikepacking Packlist
• How to Make a Simple Framebag for The Krampus
• 29+ Granny Gear: The Surly O.D. Crankset vs Wolftooth vs Rohloff